On Wednesday, Sri Lanka’s rupee traded stronger at 290.85/95 to the US dollar, compared to 291.00/15 on Tuesday, according to dealers. In the bond market, yields saw a decline, reflecting positive investor sentiment. The ongoing auction of Rs. 145,000 million treasury bills was a key development, with bond prices recovering across the curve: In the
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened stronger at 291.05/20 against the US dollar on Tuesday, improving from the previous day’s rate of 291.35/45. Meanwhile, bond yields saw an uptick across various maturities. In the stock market, the All Share Price Index opened higher but dropped 0.74 percent, or 98.20 points, to close at 13,132. The S&P SL20
Sri Lanka’s rupee appreciated to 292.25/35 against the US dollar on Wednesday, strengthening from 292.45/55 the previous day, according to market sources. Concurrently, government bond yields continued their downward trend. Key bond yield updates include: Additionally, a treasury bill auction worth 147,500 million rupees was ongoing. On the equity side, the Colombo All Share Price
Sri Lanka’s rupee remained stable at 292.55/75 to the US dollar on Tuesday, according to dealers, while bond yields saw a decline. A bond maturing on 01.05.2027 was quoted at 11.12/18 percent, while a bond maturing on 01.05.2028 was quoted at 11.58/60 percent. The bond maturing on 15.06.2029 was quoted at 11.95/12.00 percent. An auction
On Thursday, Sri Lanka’s rupee opened nearly flat at 292.75/90 to the US dollar, remaining close to Wednesday’s 292.80/90 levels, according to market dealers. Bond yields held steady as well, with key bonds maintaining consistent rates: In the equity market, Colombo’s All Share Price Index opened slightly down by 0.01 percent, or 1.62 points, at
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened flat at 293.50/60 to the US dollar on Wednesday, according to market dealers, indicating a steady exchange rate amid limited volatility. Government bond yields saw minor fluctuations. The bond maturing on January 15, 2027, was quoted at 10.79/83 percent, while the bond maturing on March 15, 2028, recorded yields of 11.70/75
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened slightly weaker against the US dollar on Tuesday, trading at 293.70/75 compared to 293.60/70 the previous day, according to dealers. Bond yields, however, remained largely stable. A bond maturing on December 15, 2026, was quoted at 10.60/80 percent, a minor increase from 10.55/75 percent. Meanwhile, a bond maturing on December 15,
As of 25th October 2024, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has emerged as the second best performing equity index in Asia, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) reporting a remarkable year-to-date return of 29.65% in USD, according to Bloomberg. This performance highlights the resilience of Sri Lanka’s capital market and its increasing appeal to
Sri Lanka’s rupee remained stable, trading at 293.23/29 against the US dollar on Wednesday, unchanged from the previous day’s rate of 293.23/27, according to market dealers. Meanwhile, government bond yields experienced a slight decline. A bond maturing on 15th December 2027 was quoted at 11.35/45%, down from 11.40/55%. Similarly, a bond maturing on 15th March
On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee opened slightly stronger at 292.90/293.10 against the US dollar, compared to the previous day’s rate of 293.00/20, according to market dealers. Bond yields also saw a rise, signaling potential shifts in the financial market. A bond maturing on December 15, 2027, was quoted at 11.30/40 percent, up from the previous